Want to learn how to lead trips or how to lead better trips? We will be going over all the basics of trip leading in the club, reimbursements, trip descriptions, basic logistics and info, activities, etc. Also, we will go over several common problems and go over how not to lead trips (mostly by examining all of the situations Ive …
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Learn to Paddle Instead, Silly, Its Almost Spring
This could go down as the earliest ever spring kayaking class. The nice thing is, though, the sooner you learn river safety and rolling skills, the more realistically you can hop into some real river running come actually spring. The class will begin with an introduction to kayaking gear and basic open water safety principles. Once we get in the …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
This class is designed to teach you the very basics of white water kayaking, to prepare you for future river trips. We’ll spend 2 hours Saturday afternoon on the lake at Walnut Creek Park (~10 miles south of town) learning such skills as the wet exit, how to paddle a white water kayak, T-rescues, and the Eskimo roll. I’ll be …
Downtown Paddling
Downtown James river is a Class III-IV paddling experience. Don’t sign up unless you have solid Class III experience and a very solid roll. Check out details of the run here http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1952/ This is the same stretch of river as Dave’s trip on Thursday. The club provides whatever gear you don’t have (boat, paddle, pfd, skirt, helmet). You should wear …
Intro. Kayaking: the Rivanna River or Walnut
I’d like us to go out on the low, slow Rivanna this Thursday, to give folks an opportunity to be on moving water for the first time. It is class II or so, with a couple of fun spots. I always enjoy to experience a different cross-section of southern Albemarle than from I-64, one that is frequently shared with mallards, …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
We’ll spend 2 hours Saturday (4/14) afternoon on the lake at Walnut Creek Park (~10 miles south of town) learning the basic skills you need before getting in a white water kayak and paddling down a rapid river. I’ll teach you the wet exit, how to paddle a white water kayak, T-rescues, and the Eskimo roll. I’ll need 1 or …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
We’ll spend 2 hours Thursday afternoon on the lake at Walnut Creek Park (~10 miles south of town) learning the basic skills you need before getting in a white water kayak and paddling down a rapid river. I’ll teach you the wet exit, how to paddle a white water kayak, T-rescues, and the Eskimo roll. I’ll need 1 or 2 …
Downtown Paddlin
Its going to be 80 degrees in Richmond and the river is up. The water level should be around 7 feet on Friday, so you need to be an experienced paddler to join up for this one. Class III-IV- rapids. That means you have to have been on class III+ rapids a number of times and be able to roll …
Trip Leader Workshop
At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle trip expenses, what types of trips are allowed, and how to set trips up online. As an incentive to lead, we’ll reimburse your dues after leading four adventures. I’ve only reserved the room for an hour, so that’s the …
Kayak Roll Lesson
This trip is for people who want to learn how to roll a kayak, and haven’t yet had a chance to be introduced to the sport on flatwater. Also, for those who would like to practice further to sharpen their roll. The attendee limit may increase depending on whether or not enough drivers sign up. We’re going to go to …
Trip Leader Workshop 3!
I’ve heard from several of you that you can’t come to the Thursday workshop, so here’s another chance! We’ll learn about trip-leading from 5-6ish, and we’ll finish in plenty of time to attend the Monday Night Gathering at Newcomb. At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle …
Trip Leader Workshop!
Everyone is encouraged to lead trips, and it’s easier than you think! At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle trip expenses, what types of trips are allowed, and how to set trips up online. As an incentive to lead, we’ll reimburse your dues after leading four …
Fall Break Paddling Weekend (Dates Are Flexible)
For those of you brave enough to take a long car ride with me, I will offer you the best padding weekend of your life. I’m going home for fall break and want to take some good paddlers with me to hit up some rivers local to my home – Asheville, NC. I want to take some sweet movie footage, …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
We’ll spend 2 hours Wednesday afternoon on the lake at Walnut Creek Park (~10 miles south of town) learning the basic skills you need before getting in a white water kayak and paddling down a rapid river. I’ll teach you the wet exit, how to paddle a white water kayak, T-rescues, and the Eskimo roll. I’ll need 1 driver for …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake (Group 2)
As promised to those on the waitlist for my other intro trip, I am setting up a second group. For this to work, I will need at least 2 drivers. Everyone who joins this trip will automatically get put onto the waitlist. I will put the first 2 people who signed up on the first trip’s waitlist, and can drive, …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on a Lake
The title says it all. We’ll spend a couple of hours on Sunday learning the basic skills you’ll need to paddle a white water kayak through the good stuff. We’ll go over the wet exit, paddling techniques, T-rescues, and the Eskimo roll. No prior experience necessary. This class is a pre-requisite for my beginner river trips. I’m setting the trip …
Trip Leader Workshop!
Everyone is encouraged to lead trips, and it’s easier than you think! At this workshop, we’ll talk about how to lead different types of trips, what to do about gear, how to handle trip expenses, what types of trips are allowed, and how to set trips up online. As an incentive to lead, we’ll reimburse your dues after leading four …
Paddling Through Downtown Richmond
The James is a little on the low side right now, but there is a chance for rain later this week, so Im crossing my fingers and planning a trip. This section of the James is very unique in that it goes through the middle of a city. Not to mention it has some fun play spots and a great …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on Flat Water
Lets cool off from this heat wave by learning all about the wonderful sport of white water kayaking. There will not be any white water at Walnut Creek Park, but there will be white water kayaks, all of the associated gear, and calm water. I’ll teach you the very basics you need to know before getting into the real stuff. …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on Flat Water
Lets cool off from this heat wave by learning all about the wonderful sport of white water kayaking. There will not be any white water at Walnut Creek Park, but there will be white water kayaks, all of the associated gear, and calm water. I’ll teach you the very basics you need to know before getting into the real stuff. …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on Flat Water
White water kayaking is the best outdoor recreational sport EVER! But before you have fun in the rapids, you need to learn the basics on flat water. We’ll spend 2 hours at Walnut Creek Park learning how to wet exit, paddle straight, T-rescue, and do the Eskimo roll. If you have experience in a white water kayak please do not …
Club Year-End Celebration @ Walnut Creek!
This trip is leaving at 4pm and will go out to Walnut. Bring any frisbees, footballs, swimming shorts, soccer balls — anything to play with. The club will provide burger, hot dogs, and veggie burgers. You will need to bring some sort of snack or drink. Sign up if you’re interested in leaving at 4pm!
Club Bbq – 5 Pm Session – Get Pumped, Get Pumped!
The club is BBQing at Walnut Creek! This particular adventure leaves Echols at 5pm. Hope to see you come on out!
Pre-Party Kayak Roll Class
The Club is having a year end party at Walnut Creek Park on Friday, 4/28 from 4:30 to 8:00pm. There will be all sorts of outing activities and char-grilled food. What better way to build up an appetite with some kayak roll lessons/practice? So if you want to learn/practice the kayak Eskimo roll AND go to the party, join this …
Kayak Roll Lesson
This trip is for people who want to learn to eskimo roll their kayak, and haven’t had any opportunity to learn yet, particularly folks who have been waitlisted on one or more of the recent Sunday roll lessons. It is also a chance for practice, if you’re shaky in the basics. IMPORTANT: The title says to meet at 1535 Gordon, …
Kayak Roll Class/Practice
With the spring just around the corner, its almost time to put the skis and snowboards away and get the kayaks out! What better way to get psyched up for kayaking season with a roll class?! Knowing the kayak Eskimo roll is essential for advanced white water kayaking as well as play paddling…and it looks pretty cool! We’ll meet at …
Kayak Roll Practice
This is for people who know how to roll but want to work on their roll more. You must be able to do a t-rescue (a.k.a. using another person’s boat to right yourself) and should have gotta a roll at least once in your life. We will be taking up the deep end while Dave is in the shallow end. …
Kayak Roll Class
With the spring just around the corner, its almost time to put the skis and snowboards away and get the kayaks out! What better way to get psyched up for kayaking season with a roll class?! Knowing the kayak Eskimo roll is essential for advanced white water kayaking as well as play paddling…and it looks pretty cool! We’ll meet at …
Intro to White Water Kayaking
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
Beginning Kayaking Instruction
We’ll head to Walnut Creek park, which is 20-30 minutes away. Since we’ll only have about 5 club kayaks with us, we’ll trade out the boats so that half of the people will hike around Walnut Creek Park or go swimming or play frisbee while the other people kayak in the lake. You’ll get a chance to learn how to …
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking
This trip is meant for members that have little or no whitewater kayaking experience. I will cover all of the basics for those interested in the sport. You will learn basic strokes, braces, corrective strokes and most likely will get started on learning the eskimo roll. I have capped the attendees at 3, as that is the number of boats …
Easy Kayaking at Walnut
this is an easy afternoon paddle session for beginners at nearby walnut creek park. a chance to relax mid-week after class, or work on the eskimo roll a little. I will plan to meet people at Echols dorm, but from there we must go to 1535 Gordon to pick up the boats. If that location is more convenient for you, …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
Kayak Roll Class
Being able to roll your kayak back up after you tip over is essential in reaching the advanced level of white water kayaking as well as play paddling. This class will teach you the mechanics of the eskimo roll, with several variations. I’ll provide instructions, as well as pictures from the book that tought me. This class is for experienced …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
Kayak Roll Session
This is a class for people to learn how to do the standard kayak roll. A roll is getting your kayak right-side up after being flipped. You do not need experience to do this — but come with a good attitude since we only have an hour in there! If you sign up for this, you MUST be on time. …
Kayak Roll Session
This is a class for people to learn how to do the standard kayak roll. A roll is getting your kayak right-side up after being flipped. You do not need experience to do this — but come with a good attitude since we only have an hour in there! If you sign up for this, you MUST be on time. …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics on Flatwater
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
Kayak Roll Session
This is a class for people to learn how to do the standard kayak roll. A roll is getting your kayak right-side up after being flipped. You do not need experience to do this — but come with a good attitude since we only have an hour in there! If you sign up for this, you MUST be on time. …
Kayak Roll Session
We are trying something new here. We have gotten pool time in a local pool for a weekly roll class! This is a class for people to learn how to do the standard kayak roll. A roll is getting your kayak right-side up after being flipped. You do not need experience to do this — but come with a good …
Intro To White Water Kayaking – Learning The Basics
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
Intro To White Water Kayaking – Learning The Basics
Have you ever wanted to try white water kayaking? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking for another extreme sport to quench your thirst, or like leisurely cruising down rivers with the sun on your shoulders, white water kayaking is the next outdoor recreational activity you should try! This class is designed to teach you the basics of white water kayaking: …
Kayak Roll Class
Being able to roll your kayak back up after you tip over is essential to getting over the beginner level of white water kayaking. This class will teach you the mechanics of the eskimo roll, with several variations. I’ll provide instructions, as well as pictures from the book that tought me. This class is for experienced paddlers who want to …
Kayak Roll Class: Learn how to flip yourself back up!
Roll Class taught by the Outdoor Rec center. Dates for the class are Tuesday, March 18th, Thursday March 20th and Tuesday March 25th from 8-10 PM. Participants will learn how to get out of their boat (called a wet-exit), how to upright themselves using another’s boat, and how to flip themselves upright after flipping without any outside assistance! Outdoors at …
Kayak Outfitting/Repair
If you want to start kayaking, getting the gear for it is something you have to do at some point. I will go over the essentials as well as the things that are good to have. For instance, information on types of paddles, types of spray skirts, etc. After going over all the gear that you would want to get, …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics
In order to learn how to maneuver your kayak in white water, you must first learn how to paddle. We’ll spend Sunday at Beaver Creek learning the basics of kayaking – the forward stroke, wet exiting, rescue and recovery techniques, and some maneuvers that you use on the river. After this lesson, you will be qualified to test your skills …
Kayak Roll Class
The eskimo roll is a necessary tool for advanced white water kayaking. If you want to learn how to roll your boat back up after flipping over, come out to Beaver Creek this Friday night for a couple of hours. I’ll be teaching the techniques involved in 2 different types of rolling – the sweep roll and the hip-snap roll. …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics
In order to learn how to maneuver your kayak in white water, you must first learn how to paddle. We’ll spend Sunday at Beaver Creek learning the basics of kayaking – the forward stroke, wet exiting, rescue and recovery techniques, and some maneuvers that you use on the river. At the end of each session we’ll spend a few minutes …
Intro to White Water Kayaking – Learning the Basics
Finally! ‘Tis the season for those interested in learning how to white water kayak, to get out there and do it. The water is nice ‘n comfortable, the air is warm…and though the forecast call for thunder storms, its only at a 40% chance. I’ll be out at Beaver Creek on Saturday (6/12) with a few boats and will be …
Flat Water Paddling
This trip is for anyone who likes to paddle or wants to learn. I’ll have the boats out at Beaver Creek where I’ll spend some time with basic instructions including the forward stroke, maneuvering the boat, recovery techniques, T-rescues, and the eskimo roll. You can sign up if you’re a complete beginner and want to learn the basics, if you …